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How to build a healthy breakfast

Use our mix and match infographic to build your healthy breakfast with the right balance of protein, carbohydrate and fruit and vegetables.

  • Healthy weight
  • Nutrition
  • Healthy recipes
Updated 04 September 2026

A guide to healthy fasting during Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan marks a period of fasting for Muslims around the world. This religious obligation requires those who are fit and able to abstain for eating and drinking during daylight hours. We’ve put together the guide below to answer any questions you might have about fasting, nutrition, what and when to eat, and who’s exempt from fasting during Ramadan.

  • Nutrition
  • Nutrition tips
Updated 04 September 2026

Lumbar pain | Why is my lower back always hurting?

Lower back or lumbar pain is a common issue that will affect most people at some point in their lives. The lumbar region is located between the lowest rib and the top of the pelvis and is prone to pain that can be amplified by factors like a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, and stress.

  • Physiotherapy
  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Neck and back
Updated 04 September 2026

5 essential morning stretches to relieve back pain

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Robin Higginson recommends a series of morning stretches to relieve back pain and keep it at bay.

  • Neck and back
  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Workouts
Updated 04 September 2026

Joint pain in winter | 6 ways to help manage joint pain in cold weather

If you suffer with chronic pain or inflammation of the joints, winter can be a tough time. As the nights draw in and we start to feel the chill of winter, our joint pain can start to worsen if we aren’t prepared. Dr Veena Patel, Consultant Rheumatologist at the Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital explores how the cold weather and winter can affect our joints and the ways we can manage the pain and discomfort at home.

  • Seasonal health
  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Lifestyle management
Updated 04 September 2026

Living with and getting rid of bunions

Bunions can be painful and their appearance embarrassing. Occasionally bunions can lead to more serious problems.Here is what you need to know.

  • Joint and muscle health
  • Joint surgery
  • Musculoskeletal health
Updated 04 September 2026

Take 5 minutes to do your 5-a-day back exercises

Back issues are extremely common. Research reveals that 4 in 5 adults (that’s 80%) experience the discomfort and distress of back pain. Despite what you may think, resting won’t help your back recover. Being inactive leads to stiffer joints, and sitting for long periods compresses them further, potentially causing more pain. You need to keep your spine active in order for the joints to stay limber. That’s why exercise is commonly advised as one of the best ways to help prevent and manage most back pain.

  • Neck and back
  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Workouts
Updated 04 September 2026

7 symptoms of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose, but there are symptoms to watch out for. Find out more about spotting the signs of ovarian cancer and what you can do to take control of your health.

  • Treatment advice
  • Cancer care
Updated 04 September 2026

Patients' tips and hints after breast augmentation

Prepare for going home after your breast surgery with these answers to some of the most common issues people face.

  • Cosmetic surgery
  • Treatment advice
  • Women's health advice
Updated 04 September 2026

What is a dislocated kneecap?

A dislocated kneecap is a common injury, so it’s good to know what to do if you experience it. Tim Spalding, Specialist Knee Surgeon, explains how to tell if you’ve got a disclosed kneecap, why you might get one, and how to treat it.

  • Treatment advice
  • Musculoskeletal health
  • Joint surgery
Updated 04 September 2026